Week 3 of the Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle Under-14 Football League delivered a feast of action, with six matches that kept fans entertained and players showcasing their budding talent.
Ajegunle United SC edged Best of Best International FA 2–1, courtesy of Ajibola Malik’s 12th-minute strike and James Solomon’s decisive penalty in the 40th minute. Lukman Jaiyeola had earlier equalised from the spot for Best of Best in the 23rd minute. Solomon’s match-winning effort earned him the Man of the Match award.
Pure Talents FA produced one of the standout performances of the week, thumping Sharp Talent FA 4–1. Igbowu Adeleke stole the show with a brilliant hat-trick, scoring in the 26th, 36th, and 40+1 minutes, while Isah Ibrahim added another. Suliamon Ibrahim had briefly given Sharp Talent the lead in the 4th minute, but Adeleke’s heroics sealed the win and the Man of the Match accolade.
Divinely Blessed FA cruised to a 3–0 victory over Coal City FA, with Mahmud Musa netting twice in quick succession (30th and 34th minutes) and Amadu Daniel adding another in the 32nd minute. Daniel’s commanding display earned him the Man of the Match award.
Young 11 FA and Moree Wins FA battled to a goalless draw, with Akachukwu Uzoma of Young 11 FA recognised as Man of the Match for his solid performance.
Fortune FA recorded the biggest win of the week, dismantling Michael May FA 5–0. Balogun Olajide struck twice in the 11th and 15th minutes, while Odeshola Odunayo, Adetola Faizor, and Yakubu Akbar added to the tally. Odunayo’s all-round display earned him the Man of the Match honour.
In the final fixture, Strong Dove FA defeated Bright Future FA 2–0, thanks to Ayinde Taiye’s brace in the 4th and 38th minutes. His clinical finishing secured both the victory and the Man of the Match award.
With Week 3 wrapped up, the league continues to deliver thrilling encounters, highlighting the depth of talent among Ajegunle’s young footballers.
Here are more pictures from Week 3 Matches:
Good development league for the young stars , kudos to the organizers for this great initiative , catch them young The officiating has been Free and fair enough so far so good.